Als aber zu dem reichen Mann ein Gast kam, brachte er’s nicht über sich, von seinen Schafen und Rindern zu nehmen, um dem Gast etwas zuzurichten, der zu ihm gekommen war. Und er nahm das Schaf des armen Mannes und richtete es dem Mann zu, der zu ihm gekommen war.
Was bedeutet das?
This verse describes a rich man who, instead of using his own resources to help a traveler, took a lamb from a poor neighbor to cook for the traveler. It highlights the injustice and selfishness of the rich man’s actions.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you have a big box of toys, and your friend comes over. Instead of sharing your toys, you take a toy from your little sister to give to your friend. This story is about a rich man who did something similar and it's not nice.
Historischer Hintergrund
2 Samuel was written by the prophet Nathan, among others, around 900 B.C. The audience was the Israelites, and it reflects a time when social justice was a critical issue, especially in how the rich treated the poor.
Anwendung für heute
Today, we can think about a situation where a wealthy person uses the resources of a less fortunate person to benefit themselves, like taking a poor neighbor's food to host a party. This verse reminds us to be fair and considerate.